HARDWARE

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Daily Vitamin. Happy Friday to you.

Today's word is: Hardware

Meanings:
(1) computer equipment (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) which is NOT software.
(2) the equipment, machines and vehicles used in a particular area of activity, such as the military.

Example 1: Since the software companies are continuously updating computer software, I feel obliged to update my hardware every two years or so; it is getting quite expensive.

Example 2: The Pentagon assumed that having superior military hardware was going to guarantee a quick victory in Iran.

Keeping in mind what the possible meanings of hardware are, do you know what a hardware store is?

A hardware store is a shop that sells metal goods and things for your home and garden, such as pans, knives, tools and chemical products.

Example 3: One of the most well-known hardware stores in Spain is Leroy Merlin.

Example 4: I'm going to the hardware store to buy some paint. Do you need anything?

⇒ To get some writing practice in English, I encourage you to write your own sentence (or two) with today's word. You can post your sentences to one of our social media sites (Facebook or Bluesky) and we will give you feedback about your writing as soon as we can.

Have a great day and an excellent weekend! Next week is our last week of Daily Vitamins for the 2025-2026 academic year.

All the best!